A smaller version of a traditional circular saw, this has a 6-1/2-in. blade and typically comes in a blade-left orientation, although some use a blade-right setup.

This is the primary workhorse circular saw in our shop—a right-blade 15-amp corded saw, known to people in the construction trades as a sidewinder. You can see its image plastered all over the ...

Next time, I'll use 1/2-in. plywood to create a more rigid guide. When I'm not using them, I hang both guides on the wall. Save this article for later by pinning it.

Makita guide rails come in three different sizes. The 39-inch guide rail is $85 at Home Depot, and the 55-inch rail is $98 on Amazon and shows a 4.8/5 rating from over 4,000 buyers.

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